Enrollment
1,531
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, IN
Franklin Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180369000581
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Community High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Community High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Community High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Community High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Community High School
Franklin Community High School is a large high school in Franklin, Indiana, enrolling 1,531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,531 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Franklin Community School Corp also operates Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students) and Franklin Community Middle School (726 students) alongside Franklin Community High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Community High School compares
Franklin Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,531 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,531
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Franklin Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Community School Corp, which includes Franklin Community High School.
$11,599
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Community High School
How many students attend Franklin Community High School?
Franklin Community High School has 1,531 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Community High School?
35.3% of students at Franklin Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Community High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Community High School?
Franklin Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Community High School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Community High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Franklin Community High School a good school?
Franklin Community High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Franklin Community High School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students), Franklin Community Middle School (726 students), and Creekside Elementary School (517 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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